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The King of Madiran
6:30pm - 10:00pm
$225Join winemaker Fabrice Dubosc of Vignobles Alain Brumont and chefs Levi Johnston and Thomas Shorthouse of Tableau Bar Bistro for an unforgettable evening of icon wines from the Southwest region of France paired with an updated take on traditional Parisian bistro. Menu: Reception wine: Château Bouscassé Les Jardins Philosophique 2015 1st Course: Petite Quail and Chestnut Pate en Croute Chardonnay 2013 2nd Course: Yarrow Valley Duck Confit atop Cassoulet Château Montus XL 1999 3rd Course: Duo Beef-braised wagyu beef cheek and mushroom Truffle-thyme and Ossau Irraty Potato Pavé Roasted Snake River Striploin, bleu cheese Château Bouscassé Vieilles Vignes 2011 La Tyre 2006 4th Course: Coconut-Vanilla Blanc Mange, Apricot purée, Candied lemon Brumaire 2011 Menu and wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners. The King of Madiran is graciously co-hosted by the Consulate General of France. Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.
Viva Lombardy
6:30pm - 10:00pm
$175Enjoy a spectacular four-course Italian meal created by Chef Alessandro Vianello of Pourhouse Restaurant, paired with wines from Avanzi, a family-run winery located by Lake Garda in Lombardy. Menu: Amuse Scallop crudo Basil, avocado, capers, lemon, lavache bread Franciacorta Satèn Romantica 2016 First Course Side stripe prawn raviolis Cioppino broth, burnt fennel, colitura di alici Dorobianco Garda 2017 Second Course Smoked local squash Gorgonzola fonduta, almond, crispy polenta, bitter chocolate vinaigrette Lugana Di Sirmione 2017 Superiore Riviera del Garda Classico 2015 Third Course 80 day dry aged beef Risotto with truffle, radicchio agro dolce, butter roasted mushrooms Cabernet Sauvignon Bragagna 2014 Fourth Course Raspberry tart Roasted hazelnut “Nutella”, mascarpone Brunetto Di Montecorno Rebo 2015 Menu and wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners. Viva Lombardy is graciously co-hosted by the Consulate General of Italy. Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.
Black Hills in the Park
6:30pm - 10:00pm
$175Join Black Hills winemaker Ross Wise and Teahouse in Stanley Park Head Chef Adam Meade for a classic Vancouver dining experience. Enjoy a five-course menu from one of Vancouver’s most beloved restaurants, imaginatively paired with a selection of Black Hills wines, including BC’s original cult wine – Nota Bene from the Black Sage Bench in Oliver. Menu Canapé Dungeness Crab Taco lime, crispy parmesan, red pepper, chili, cilantro, dill Rosé 2018 First Course Scallop Crudo raspberry, buttermilk, kaffir lime, arugula, pink peppercorn Alibi 2018 Alias 2018 Second Course Rabbit Ravioli artichokes, apple, herb pistou, radishes Viognier 2018 Palate Cleanser: Lemon Sorbet Third Course Pork Belly slow cooked, crisp skin, apricot, tarragon, aged balsamic vinegar Syrah 2017 Fourth Course Short Rib salsa verde, grilled asparagus, lemon Nota Bene 2016 Nota Bene 2017 Dessert Chocolate Passion Fruit Bombe custard, chocolate soil Menu and wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners. Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.
Combinado!
6:30pm - 10:00pm
$120Portugal meets the Pacific North West. Explore the wine of Herdade das Servas alongside the innovative nose to tail culinary program of Wildebeest. Employing classic butchery traditions and simple, contemporary techniques, Chef Ian McHale has crafted a menu to highlight the exciting wines of the Alentejo. Featured wines: Monte Das Servas Rosé 2017 Sem Barrica 2015 Reserva Red 2013 Touriga Nacional 2015 Colheita Seleccionada White 2017 Licoroso Bouschet NV Wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners. Combinado! is graciously co-hosted by the consulate General of Portugal. Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.
A Worthwhile Investment
6:30pm - 10:00pm
$145A special evening with Laughing Stock Vineyards wines and Master of Wine, Elsa Macdonald. Elsa will showcase the exemplary portfolio of super premium, small production wines in partnership with Chef Chris Bisaro’s modern cuisine. This dinner is no laughing matter; enjoy a sophisticated multi-course dinner showcasing the finest of Canadian wine & food. Reception wine Pinot Gris 2018 1st Course ALBACORE TUNA Vadouvan spiced with warmed potato, Castelvetrano olive salad with garlic yoghurt Viognier 2018 Amphora VRM 2018 2nd Course PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SEA SCALLOPS BBQ Brome Lake duck fried risotto Chardonnay 2018 3rd Course SEVEN SPICE VENISON STRIPLOIN Roasted Brussels sprouts, honey garlic Klipper’s organic squash purée Syrah 2017 4th Course AAA BEEF TENDERLOIN Pancetta & butter bean cassoulet, LFNG ‘Blind Trust Red’ bone marrow demi-glace Portfolio 2016 Portfolio 2017 Dessert Dark Chocolate Truffle Sour cherry bark Menu and wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners. Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.
Jean-Luc Colombo in Provence
6:30pm - 10:00pm
$225The flavours of the South of France and Canada’s West Coast meet the historical winemaking of Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo, a pioneer in the revitalization of the Cornas region in Northern Rhône. Join us at Provence Marinaside, where Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia’s menu will honour these extraordinary benchmark wines of France’s Rhône Valley. Featured wines: Cape Blue Provence Rosé 2019 Condrieu Amour de Dieu 2017 Les Abeilles Rouge 2017 Les Bartavelles Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017 Terres Brulées Cornas 2017 La Louvée Cornas 2017 Wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners. Jean-Luc Colombo in Provence is graciously co-hosted by the Consulate General of France. Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.
Ventoux Tour de Feast
6:30pm - 10:00pm
$225French and Belgian influences come together to create an evening of fantastic wine and food here in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy wines from Château Pesquié, a family estate located at the foot of the Ventoux Mountain in Rhône, matched with a menu from Chambar‘s Chef Nico Schuermans. Featured wines: Quintessence AOC Ventoux Blanc 2018 Terrasses AOC Ventoux Rosé 2018 Terrasses AOC Ventoux Rouge 2017 Artemia AOC Ventoux Rouge 2015 Ascensio AOC Ventoux Rouge 2015 Muscat De Beaumes De Venise 2017 Wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners. Ventoux Tour de France is graciously co-hosted by the Consulate General of France. Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.
The Best of BC – Farm to Glass
6:30pm - 10:00pm
$145Join us for an unforgettable evening as Chef Neil Taylor (Homeblock at CedarCreek) and Chef Jason Harper (Honey Salt) take us on a journey through the Okanagan Valley, pairing CedarCreek Estate Winery with some of the freshest locally sourced ingredients BC has to offer. Menu: First Course Crab, brioche, mojama & horseradish Block 1 Pinot Noir Rosé 2018 Second Course Carne crudo-anchovy, truffle, mushrooms & gouda Veal, foie gras, rutabaga, sage & anchovy Block 2 Pinot Noir 2012 Block 2 Pinot Noir 2016 Third Course Fraser Duck Valley pan roasted breast, celeriac, heirloom carrots & beets Creamed leek ravioli, brussels sprouts, parsnip, perigord truffle Block 4 Pinot Noir 2012 Block 4 Pinot Noir 2016 Dessert Local organic apple pave, maple pecan crumble, brown butter ice cream, pinot gris gelée Block 7 Pinot Gris 2018 Menu and wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events, we are unable to accommodate food allergies or special dietary requests for winery dinners. Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.
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